How far is Manhattan, NY from Cedar Grove, NJ?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Cedar Grove, NJ is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Cedar Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Cedar Grove.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Continue on West 86th Street
899 ft · 38 sec · West 86th Street
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Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi · 5 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on 9th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 41st Street
1219 ft · 32 sec · West 41st Street
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Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
146 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, Passaic, Clifton
687 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
1207 ft · 22 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Darling Avenue
125 m · 10 sec · Darling Avenue
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Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1960 ft · 40 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Bellevue Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Bellevue Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Upper Mountain Avenue
795 ft · 30 sec · Upper Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Bradford Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bradford Avenue
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Turn right onto Pompton Avenue
2004 ft · 38 sec · Pompton Avenue
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Turn right onto Bowden Road
30 m · 4 sec · Bowden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bowden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Cedar Grove.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NJ 3 West
Merge slight left
7.45 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Cedar Grove?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Manhattan and 9.6 miles from Cedar Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Rutherford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutherford.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 14.53 mi (23.38 km).
#1 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Grove
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,457 |
| Coordinates | 40.8517700, -74.2290300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Grove (-74.22903, 40.85177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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